• OAP begins Women in the Wilderness program

    Many women new to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson might want to experience all Alaska has to offer, but don't know where to start.This year, the Outdoor Adventure Program introduced the Women in the Wilderness program to encourage women to get outside. Erica McDaniel, 673d Force Support Squadron

  • Air Force breast cancer survivor triumphs triathlon

    "I think sometimes we take advantage of simply being alive," said a survivor of breast cancer who finished the Gold Nugget Triathlon less than two years after being diagnosed.Senior Master Sgt. Tracie Timmerman, 673d Force Support Squadron, Manpower and Personnel Flight superintendent, continues to

  • JBER's Moose Run Golf Course offers fun and time to unwind

    Questions, checklists and procedures plague the mind ... Will the wind affect my shot? What is the best path in identifying my target? If I miss, what's behind my target? Am I controlling my breathing? How will I react if I miss?Many Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines have been troubled by these

  • USARAK Civilian Saves A Life

    Civilians who serve in the Department of Defense perform important work worldwide with active duty and reserve component mili¬tary members to protect the United States and its interests.Much of their work is done behind the scenes on the homefront, but for one U.S. Army Alaska civilian, his

  • Seward thanks service members with a day of fishing

    Residents of this small fishing town opened their hearts and wallets last week for service members stationed in Alaska, continuing a tradition that organizers call the largest thank you of its kind in any of the United States.The 10th Annual Armed Services Combat Fishing Tournament, May 26, hosted

  • Annual Motorcycle Safety Ride opens doors for mentorship

    The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club hosted the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Motorcycle Safety Ride May 26.As part of resiliency day, the ride provides an opportunity for new and experienced riders alike to hone their skills and develop mentoring relationships."It's a whole [crowd] of

  • Memorial Day: Military leaders honor and reflect

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson leadership, along with state and local government officials, gathered Monday at Memorial Day ceremonies in Anchorage and at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery to honor those who died serving their country.The events, which included patriotic music, guest speakers,